Cooperative Bulk Purchasing
For the last four years, we have been building a cooperative bulk purchasing program that specializing in large purchases of sustainable food and farming supplies. Bulk purchasing is a key strategy for strengthening regional resilience in times of climate and economic instability, particularly in rural areas where access to affordable, high-quality supplies can be limited.
Our previous purchasing projects have included food, farming supplies, and outdoor space heaters, benefiting 20-60 small businesses, farmers, and residents per round. These purchases have saved our community significant costs, supported value-aligned producers, and fostered collaboration among participants. With growing demand, we see great potential to expand this program in the coming year.
Our bulk purchasing program is fundamentally community-driven, shaped by direct input from the people it serves. Every bulk purchase we organize is based on requests from small businesses, farmers, and households in our network, ensuring that the items we procure meet real, immediate needs.
Benefits of Participating In Cooperative Bulk Purchases
Save significant money by sharing the cost of shipping and accessing bulk prices
Gain increased access to certain goods that cannot be accessed otherwise, including high quality, regeneratively and cooperatively produced items
Support Cooperate WNC’s mission of building a regional mutual aid network. Revenue from the profit margin of each purchase (5-12%) is designed to perpetually fund a percentage of operating and programmatic costs of Cooperate WNC, making Cooperate WNC’s other programs accessible via low-cost and free offerings.
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